World Cup 2018: 5 Nigerian players to watch out for

England  v Nigeria  -International Friendly
Nigeria started their strongest eleven against England

#2 Victor Moses

England  v Nigeria  -International Friendly
Moses is one of the toughest wing-backs that opponents will face

Moses is one of Chelsea's regular starters in the Premier League. He usually plays as a wingback on the right and is often lauded for his work ethic. In the recent match against England, he showed a few skills and left Harry Kane on the deck, much to the delight of the Nigerian fans.

The winger is not tall, but he has a strong physical presence in the game. His upper body strength allows him to fend off tackles from others and keep the ball close within his range. Moses enjoys driving the ball down the flanks and crossing the ball into the box has become part and parcel of his playing life.

The 27-year-old attacks and defends well, making him an almost complete player. His consistent performances for Chelsea and his nation is truly remarkable. When Moses was younger, he played for England at the youth stage. He made the swap and eventually decided to play for Nigeria, making his debut in 2012. Now he has earnt 33 appearances and scored 11 times.

The tough winger should be a starter for his nation in the coming FIFA World Cup and he should be an essential player on the team.

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